Agroecology and Urban Food Systems: Innovations for Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: agroecology; sustainable agriculture; livestock systems; food security; ethnobotany; data analysis in agriculture
Interests: food heritage; ethnobiology; ethnobotany; wild food plants; fermentations; neglected species
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of urban food security, sustainable agriculture, and agroecological practices. It will examine how policies, economic strategies, and innovative farming systems contribute to resilient and equitable food systems in urban and peri-urban contexts. This Issue seeks contributions that address sustainable livestock management, agroecological transitions, biodiversity conservation, data-driven agricultural decision-making, and socio-economic dimensions of food production. Special attention will be given to the role of wild food plants and their sustainable use in diverse ecological and socio-economic conditions. These plants provide nutritional, cultural, and ecological value, contributing to resilient food systems and complementing cultivated crops. By bringing together research from multiple disciplines, this Special Issue will highlight practical solutions and theoretical advancements, providing a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share insights and foster collaboration. It builds upon the existing literature on urban food systems, sustainability, and agroecology, offering a unique focus on the integration of ecological principles with urban and peri-urban agricultural development.
Dr. Mousaab Alrhmoun
Prof. Dr. Andrea Pieroni
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban food security
- agroecology
- sustainable agriculture
- wild food plants
- biodiversity conservation
- peri-urban agriculture
- livestock systems
- food systems resilience
- ethnobotany
- data-driven agricultural decision-making
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